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Saturday, April 9, 2016

Hi to everyone from me, Darcie! Last month, Johnna's computer battery died and basically shut down the whole laptop so she wasn't able to broadcast. It turns out there was a recall on that machine due to the battery, so her laptop still doesn't work. We will catch up on that show, probably later next month. In the meantime, we are marching on with this month's subject: Paint and Media, as in liquid/jar media. The bonus project named in the Come Clean 2016 workbook is called a Paint/Media Game Spinner and here is how to make it:

Supplies you will need:
1 8"x 8" piece of chipboard or a book for the backing
2 12 x 12" pieces of patterned paper
Printable of spinner parts - download HERE (print it landscape)
1 medium brad
1 medium clip
1 game spinner (Tim Holtz makes them or you can order from Amazon)
Duct tape, gaffer's tape or other fabric tape
1 large eyelet
Charms and ribbon

I found this children's book when I was clearing out my stash of collage goodies. I am so glad to have a use for the cover! So, here are instructions for using a book:

1. Cut the pages out of a used book. Remember, these books end up in the landfill if they don't sell in the thrift store, so don't feel badly about repurposing them.
2. Print the game spinner and cut the pieces out. Color to coordinate with your book and patterned paper..

3. Assemble the spinner: punch a hole in the center of the spinner. An awl or "pokey tool" will work just fine.
4. Glue a chipboard "washer" to the center of the spinner.
5. Adhere the spinner down to your patterned paper. Punch a hole in the center through the paper.
6. Write the categories of art supplies you own in each concentric circle, following the prompts in the top triangle of the spinner.

7. Attach the game spinner with a brad. Make sure it spins freely. If not, loosen the hole or the brad slightly.
8. Attach the game spinner to the left side of the book.
9. Attach patterned paper to the right side of the book.
10. Place a strip of tape down the center of the book to reinforce the binding,
11. Cover a clip with matching paper and attach to the top right side of the book. Add paper for documenting your "experiments" with the game spinner.

12. Place an eyelet at the top outside of the binding and add ribbons and a charm. It will look pretty standing on a shelf in your studio. You are done!

We will be using this on our show Saturday, April 9 on Ustream at 10:00 am EDT ScrappyCamperSisters.. Hope to see you there!